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Monday, August 8, 2011

In the 1980’s, America’s toy companies realized that
syndicated cartoons where perhaps the most effective vehicle for marketing their
wears to kids. Mattel opened to the
floodgates with a Filmation produced series based on its Masters of the Universe toy line.
The joint venture was a resounding success, helping to move Masters of the Universe merchandise out
of toy stores by the truck load. Not to
be outdone, Hasbro had similar plans for a new product that was actually a
hybrid of the Microman and Diaclone toy lines from Japan. It featured robots that transformed into a
variety of vehicles, weapons, and even animals.
There would even be an accompanying Marvel comic in the vein of Hasbro’s
successful G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
line. The formula worked yet again, as
Marvel/Sunbow’s syndicated Transformers
cartoon proved wildly popular. A feature
length animated film was released on August 8th of 1986. It was meant to serve as a bridge between the
shows second and third seasons. The film
unintentionally became a rite of passage for fans, exposing them to the harsh
realities of death and loss.

Amidst the smoldering ruins of Thundera, Lion-O mourns his
father and contemplates revenge.He then
sets out to find Mumm-Ra’s lair with Tygra and Cheetara in tow.WileyKit and WileyKat tag along against
Lion-O’s wishes.When the quintet reaches
the treacherous Sea of Sands, they encounter Captain Koinelius Tunar and his
crew of fishmen.Tunar is obsessed with
capturing a creature known as Ramalak.Lion-O and company find themselves as participants in Ramalak’s wild
quest, whether they like it or not.

About Me

Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Scott Wilson, deep thinker and blogger extraordinaire. I'm also a published author and proud father. Last but certainly not least, I'm a single (IE Available), but I'm definitely looking to change that. My life is an ongoing work in progress, and I'm always looking to improve.